Proactiv Solution : Acne Treatment System

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Renewing Cleanser Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Water (aqua), magnesium aluminum silicate, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, sorbitol, dimethyl isosorbide, disodium PEG-12 dimethicone sulfosuccinate, tridecyl stearate, neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, polyethylene, cetyl esters, anthemis nobilis flower extract, sodium hyaluronate, sodium PCA, xanthan gum, tridecyl trimellitate, propylene glycol, Imidazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum). Revitalizing Toner Water (aqua), glycolic acid, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, anthemis nobilis flower extract, rosa canina fruit extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, sodium PCA, panthenol, glycerin, propylene glycol, allantoin, polysorbate 20, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium hydroxide, benzophenone-4, tetrasodium EDTA, imidazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum), blue 1 (CI 42090), yellow 5 (CI 19140). Repairing Treatment Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Water (aqua), ethoxydiglycol, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, cetearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, panthenol, allantoin, xanthan gum, ceteareth-20, carbomer, triethanolamine, diazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum).

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

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September 20, 2011

Pros:

Toner and mask work

Cons:

The wash (step 1) doesn't wash anything off of your face...i'm not exactly sure if it even does anything at all
The 3rd step that you leave on leave face red, and doesn't do anything either
The customer service sucks, I can't understand anything anyone says
I thought i was signing up for a starter kit and if I liked it then i would buy the 90 day supply - They automatically send the 90 day supply charging me three separate charges a month ( I had no idea, but apparently I "signed u

DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY I now use cetaphyl face wash and a toner, never using Proactiv products ever again,
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September 20, 2011

Pros:

???

Cons:

Smells kind of funky
Burns

My grandma ordered this "acne system" for me when I was a teenager. I used it religiously for years. I'm really not sure why... I guess because it was purchased for me? It helped with some of the acne, but my face had a weird washed out tone. It was pretty strong stuff and made my face turn red and burn slightly. And I continued to get painful cysts! I expected a lot better results considering that it cost thirty bucks a month! I used it every night for nearly three years before I finally told my grandma to cancel the subscription! I then continued on my quest for clear skin. Thank heavens for Dan's regimen!
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September 19, 2011

Pros:

none!!!

Cons:

dries the skin, burns, way too harsh, pimlpes appeared around my chin and jaw line and the spots just will not go away....

this product does not work. PLEASE READ: It has been since March since my face was damaged by proactive (i had almost no acne before use) for my great surprise, the spots just aren't going away, even though i stopped using the product five months ago. I think my face is permanently damaged by proactive. money stealers...I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE KEEP MAKING THEM RICH.
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September 16, 2011

Pros:

Once you try it, you gain the knowledge to tell others how horrible this product and company are.

Cons:

Cleanser- dried out skin,
Toner- made skin SUPER shiny,
Lotion -smells so bad my husband wont kiss me when I use it.
Acne NEVER got better. TOOOO MUCH $$$$$

Don't even give it another thought! Do not buy this product. It's not healthy for your skin "even though they say it's ok." Even their new "gentle" formula is a Horrible on skin. I used it twice each time for about 3 months. I just stopped using it again last week, and added up my wasted money...3 stupid shipments = $107.71 The products smell bad, stains EVERYTHING , tares up your hands and face, and your skin goes pale from all the harsh products, and don't fall for their mask, it too smells so bad, and it works no better than a dab of toothpaste. just 200% more expensive. Good luck trying to cancel this product, it's confusing and takes months to complete...DO NOT PAY WITH A CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD!!! They don't seem to know when to stop charging it.
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September 15, 2011

Pros:

zero

Cons:

makes skin greasy
not enough toner
turns every little bump and blemish into a huge painful red zit

proactiv blows. don't waste your time or your money. it's almost impossible to cancel, and if you send the products back within the 60 day trial, they're going to tell you they never received it. i fought it and got my money back but it took about 3 months of work to get it. it destroyed my skin and took forever to heal. it deserves zero on the rating scale!
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September 14, 2011

Pros:

NO PROS...

Cons:

THIS COMPANY IS A RIP OFF....NOT ONLY DOES IT MAKE YOUR SKIN VERY DRY BUT, YOU CAN GET THEM TO CANCEL YOUR ORDER PORMPTLY.....

I called the customer service several times to get my order cancelled. When I finally did reach someone they assured me that they would cancel my order. When I get my September statement it showed another payment for Proactiv. I got some run around about that being the July payment. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.......
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September 14, 2011

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

It just doesnt work
It made my skin look unhealthy, not just because of my acne but because it made it pale and dried it out even when i was using the moisturiser.
The 60 day guarantee is a lie

Ive had acne for 6 years now and used to be on medication for it which worked well but it made me really sick so i'm not too keen on using a oral treatment so i thought i'd try a topical one. Proactiv is advertised everywhere so i thought i'd give it a go. The 60 day money back guarentee seemed fair enough too. I bought mine from the actual proactiv store in our local shopping centre and i had the cleanser, toner and moisturiser, and also the advanced treatment for three times a week. I used it for the recommended 2 months, the lady told me it would take 2 skin cycles (2 months) to start working. I gave it a fair go and it didnt work at all, it only gave me alot more internal pimples. I went to take it back and was told because it was out of its 60 day guarantee i had no chance of getting my money back. I was told it would take 2 months to work, which in itself is more then 60 days. She was quite rude and only wanted my money. I wouldnt recommend it to anyone.
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September 12, 2011

Cons:

-does NOT work, at all
-costs too much
-they make you use it three times a day (too much for me)

I tried this when I was 19. I bought it for 3 months, thinking that would be enough time to clear my skin up. It was not, my face never cleared up. I would follow the instructions like my life depended on it, and nothing ever happened. This product will let you know in the instructions that the wash is just part of the procedure, you must also watch everything you eat and handle your stress. You should not have to do all of this just to make proactive work.
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September 11, 2011

Pros:

It did seem to keep my 14 yr. old son's face from breaking out as much

Cons:

When you make your first purchase you assume you are buying 1 box when in reality you are signing up for multiple shipments and charges to your credit card. I obviously did not read the very fine print thouroughly enough to see this before I ordered. They also do not tell you that after your "introductory" order of 29.95, your future orders that you did not even know you are ordering costs 99.95!! If you call to cancel the reps are extremely rude.

Don't get scammed like I did. Read the "fine print."
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September 11, 2011

Pros:

It clears a bit of acne.
The toner, lotion, and Green Tea Moisturizer were f a n t a s t i c.

Cons:

If used without moisturizer, your skin becomes overly dried, and in order for your skin to fix that, it gets very, very oily.

The cleanser is trash. Completely. The toner was wonderful, and if you use *alot* of the lotion, and wait at *least* 10 minutes after you apply it to put on moisturizer, it should work better if you use a better cleanser with the regimen.
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